Waikiki, HI—Beautiful Hawaiian
weather set the scene for the 3rd
annual Maui Jim South
ShoreClassic, an ocean swim
event held this past Sunday afternoon in the clear blue waters
offWaikiki. Over 200 entrants
gathered at the popular beach spot ‘Walls’ to
race the fun
format unlike any other swim race in the
world: Depending
on age and gender, racers weregiven a ‘head start’ allowing for an exciting
swim race that not only highlighted the classic
battleof the sexes but
matched youth against experience. The spectator friendly swim
course drewlarge
crowds on the beach as the course led swimmers through 2-4
swim loops, including ashort beach run at the midway mark.Champions were crowned at the beachside
post-race awards ceremony:

Elite Mixed 2 Mile Race GRACE
MONAHAN

Keiki 1/2 Mile Race KAIMAKANA FLANAGAN

Wahine 1 Mile
Race MIKI
DAVID

Kane 1 Mile
Race KEVIN FLANAGAN

Thank you to all the volunteers who helped with this
team fundraiser, and race participants that helped make the swim
such a huge success. Congratulations to all those that
finished the race. KSC had multiple podium award winners
including swimmers, coaches, alumni, and parents. Below
are award winners in the four races: